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J11 TUS

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,020 mi
Last recorded128,020 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 TUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 128,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 127,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,468 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 127,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,246 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 126,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 124,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST-LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

RIDE HEIGHT SO LOW ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKS ETC WORKING AT ANGLES NOT DESIGNED FOR

Rear Lower BOTH LOWER SPRING CUPS CORRODED (REAR)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,156 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MOUNT MISSING (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment TOP NUT LOOSE (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ENDS CORRODED (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment NUT LOOSE (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ENDS CORRODED (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST-LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

RIDE HEIGHT SO LOW ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKS ETC WORKING AT ANGLES NOT DESIGNED FOR

Rear Lower BOTH LOWER SPRING CUPS CORRODED (REAR)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 110,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 109,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,472 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2009 110,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,829 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 107,189 miles

front discs slightly warped.........

Fail 2 Apr 2007 107,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 102,462 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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J11 TUS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J11 TUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J11 TUS registered?

J11 TUS is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is J11 TUS safe to buy?

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